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Topic Jose Born to Dance

Common Core Standards RL.4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences form the text. RL.4.7 Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text. Rl4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. W.4.1a Introduce a topic clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose. W.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to to task, purpose, and audience. w.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strenghten writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.

Suggested Student Objectives Students will utilize the writing process to construct well organized research report Students will research through a variety of different resources different styles of dance Students will compare different people in the arts Students will utilize leveled readers and story "Jose Born to Dance" to compare character's experiences

Suggested Additional Readings Using Toolkit Texts-articles tie into Jose's heritage "Ancient Mexico-where and When" "Aztec School Days"

Resource Links
 * Limon Dance Company
 * Jose Limon Biography
 * Jose Limon: Dancer
 * Grolier Online: Search Term: Jose Limon
 * Jose Limon
 * Jackson Pollack Tribute
 * Jackson Pollack Biography
 * One and Only Jackson Pollack Video/Podcast
 * Splatter Paint like Pollock
 * Painting without a brush
 * Metropolitan Museum of Art: Autumn Rhythm
 * Modern Dancer: Isadora Duncan (has more links to further information)
 * Isadora Duncan
 * Biography.com: Isadora Duncan
 * Isadora Duncan Dance Company
 * Grolier Online: Search Term: Isadora Duncan

Activities

Assessments Students' writing will be assessed using ELA rubric for Writing

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